Sweden•EuropeTemporary Protection Directive Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-30 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Until March 4, 2026
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary protection for people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Available to those who left Ukraine after February 24, 2022, or had international protection in Ukraine. Valid until March 4, 2026 (or 2027 if extended). Full work rights from age 16.
The Temporary Protection Directive provides rapid protection to Ukrainian nationals and other beneficiaries of international protection fleeing the Russian invasion. The EU activated this directive for the first time in 2022, providing harmonized protection across EU member states including Sweden.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: UA
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport or travel document
Ukrainian passport or other travel document if available
OptionalProof of Ukrainian residence
Utility bill, rental contract, or residence evidence
OptionalFamily documentation
Birth/marriage certificates if accompanying family
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- Rapid approval process
- Full work rights
- Access to education and services
- Family members can be included
- EU-wide recognition
Considerations
- Temporary status until 2026
- Subject to EU directive continuation
- Conditions may change
- Not permanent residence pathway
Application Process
Be in Sweden
Must be in Sweden or at port of entry
Register with authorities
Report to Migration Agency or police
Establish Ukraine connection
Provide evidence of Ukrainian residency or international protection status
Identity verification
Provide passport or travel documents if available
Application assessment
Migration Agency verifies eligibility
Receive decision
Typically granted quickly if eligible
Register residence
Register with Swedish Tax Agency for population register
Application Forms
Temporary Protection Application
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